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"Live at the Azure Cafe"
Azure is delighted to have been host to "Live at the Azure Cafe". As the name suggests, Maine's Premere Pianist Matt Fogg and Vocalist Nicole Hajj treated us to a live recording session right here at Azure. To listen or purchase the album, just click on this photo of the recording session.
An excerpt from the liner notes, Live at the Azure Cafe, written by Stephen McKay:
"The recording took place on October 28, 2004—a special night for all involved. The Azure, while closed to the general public for the recording, was nonetheless filled with an appreciative and supportive audience. An evening of fine food, wine, and most of all great music seemed to pass by in the wink of the proverbial eye! The event was covered by WCSH/NBC’s own Susan Kimball (with a camera crew for the “207” news magazine show), photographed by the renowned John Cooper, and recorded for us all (not to mention posterity!) by the aforementioned Mr. Drown.
One would have to wonder if it’s merely coincidence—as opposed to talent with a capital “T”—but just days after the airing of the “207” piece Matthew and Nicole were invited back to the show to perform “live”. And, immediately after listening to rough mixes of the Azure show, Maine Public Radio luminary Rich Tozier invited Matthew, Nicole, and the band to perform a “live in the studio” concert for his weekly Friday night jazz program. It should be noted that during the show even Mr. Tozier was making references to the freshness and originality of the arrangements!"
On behalf of Azure's Staff and Management, we congratulate Matt & Nicole with all our hearts and wish them great future success.
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